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Created by Lucy Ellis Dance Coaching and Kylie Norris #Norrisfit in 2019 – International Dance Technique is an exam Syllabus designed to develop plyometric agility, strength, fitness, flexibility and strong jazz technique in dancers of all ages and abilities.

Finally! A modern Technique exam syllabus created specifically for dance studios and dancers who want productive technique classes as part of their studio curriculum. IDT is also available for independent dancers who still wish to learn and sit an exam each year.

IDT includes progressive stretch exercises with emphasis on square splits and safe dance practice (without sacrificing the lines and shapes necessary for current technique elements).

Age appropriate conditioning exercises to strengthen muscles, increase agility, control and power in dance combos, training in all relevant Kick, Turn and Jump techniques, PLUS Combos and Choreography created by leading industry professionals from around the world. All IDT exercises are short, easy to teach and easy for students to learn and retain. IDT aims to keep the dancer motivated to reach their full potential as a technical dancer.

Lucy Ellis and Kylie Norris have been creating and developing successful dancers with exceptional technique for decades. After travelling the world coaching & choreographing, both are ready and excited to impart their knowledge to the dance community.

The IDT Syllabus will be broken into the following age groups with a Foundation level and an Extension level in each age group. We recommend students start with the Foundation level and then progress to the Extension level upon sitting their Foundation level exam. There is no limit to how many exams can be sat in one year. Studios are welcome to begin students at any level their ability suits, the age guide line is only approximate.

There is a once-off initial fee to secure rights to IDT Exercises plus the IDT logo and branding for studio use. You will be sent an official IDT License. You will not need to pay this fee again.

Dance Studio License

Able to be used by the studio business for an unlimited number of students

$299+GST registration fee

This also gives you access to TWO FREE TEACHER PASSES & ONE FREE STUDENT PASS (Valued at $750) for the IDT Teacher Training conference. These training sessions will be held in MELBOURNE, AUCKLAND & LONDON in 2020.

Independent Dancer License

Able to be used by a singular student only. Student does not have to belong or be associated with a dance studio. Independent license copyright is unable to be used by dance studio or any other businesses.

$149 + GST registration fee

This also gives you access to ONE FREE TEACHER/PARENT PASS & ONE FREE STUDENT PASS (Valued at $450) for the IDT Teacher Training Conference. These training sessions will be held in MELBOURNE, AUCKLAND & LONDON in 2020.

IDT Website Portal

To receive access to the VIP Portal on the IDT website and be able to view videos of the exercises, Lucy & Kylie’s count break-down videos and tutorials, the examination marking criteria and be notified of updates and helpful tips for the classwork, you will be charged a monthly subscription. There is a minimum period of 6 months for sign up each year, after this time subscription is able to be cancelled via email to info@internationaldancetechnique.com

STUDIO PORTAL ACCESS

$29.99 +GST per month OR $340+GST per year (Save $19.88)

Includes access to all exercises and examination criteria plus ability to send in class videos for live voice over critique from an examiner 2 x a term.

INDEPENDENT DANCER ACCESS

If you do wish your student/s to sit an IDT exam, the exam time will be scheduled around your location. These are the approximate 2020/2021 blocks:

“Pilot Season” NZ- December 2019

UK/ EUROPE- June 2020

VIC, NSW, QLD- August 2020

SA, NT, WA- September 2020

NZ- November 2020

US & ASIA- TBC 2020

Also on the portal you will be able to enter your students exam groups and pay for your exams. This must be done 1 month prior to the exam date. If a studio has less than 30 students sitting an exam, that studio may be required to amalgamate with another studio’s exam block.

All exam fees include a 45min+ examination time, MP3 file voice critic summary from examiner with constructive feedback, score sheet with examiner notes for each exercise, certificate of level completion and IDT Pin/Trophy.

Exam entries and fees will be entered and paid online.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY, DISORDERS OR OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS

When submitting exam entries, please specify with Relevant Medical Certificate students condition and these will be taken into consideration and the student will be examined accordingly.

Students will be scored for each exercise. The students will be marked against an International Average and not just against the other students sitting the exam with them. Total marks will be given out of 100. There will be a Top 10 Highest scoring dancers for each AREA/STATE, COUNTRY & the WORLD in each age group.

DIAMOND SCORING DANCERS all go into the draw to win a $1000 Travel Prize which will be voted for online!

DANCE STUDIO with total highest scores across all ages will win a $1000 Travel Prize for the studio owner.

Students will be scored for each exercise. The students will be marked against an International Average and not just against the other students sitting the exam with them. Total marks will be given out of 100.